Burlington Man Sentenced to 264 Months in Federal Prison for Drug, Firearm, and Cyberstalking Charges
A 32-year-old man from Burlington, Iowa, has been sentenced to 264 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of an unregistered firearm, and cyberstalking. Kevin Arthur Andries was sentenced on April 26, 2023, in a case investigated by the Muscatine Police Department, Burlington Police Department, and Iowa City Police Department.
Law enforcement identified Andries following a traffic stop in September 2021, when he fled from authorities at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Andries eventually crashed the vehicle into the backyard of a residence, then fled on foot and was apprehended nearby. A search of the vehicle revealed a backpack containing two pounds of methamphetamine and a sawed-off shotgun in the trunk.
In a separate investigation, the Burlington Police Department investigated Andries for stalking in November 2021. Andries appeared at the victim’s children’s bus stop and school, and drove at high rates of speed in a stolen vehicle when officers attempted to apprehend him. A search of Andries’ residence revealed two additional firearms.
The Iowa City Police Department had a separate investigation into Andries for cyberstalking the same victim from May 2020 until his arrest in November 2021. Andries obtained approximately 25 TextNow phone numbers that he used to call and send text messages to the victim, which at times were hundreds of contacts within one day. He also used the numbers to ‘spoof’ people or businesses known to the victim, to induce her to answer the phone. Andries hacked the victim’s email, social media, cell phone, and bank accounts, and added himself to her cell phone plan. He used the access he gained to her financial accounts to make purchases for himself, and locked the victim out of all her accounts, preventing her access to the accounts and their contents.
Andries’ conduct caused the victim substantial emotional distress. Following his prison term, Andries must also serve seven years of supervised release. United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement.
Andries’ crimes are a stark reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine trafficking and cyberstalking. The Grimy Times will continue to shine a light on these important issues and bring you the latest news and updates.
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Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Cybercrime|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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